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Nathan Ellingsworth

How to get Ralts and Gardevoirite Mystery Gift in Pokémon Legends Z-A

Pokémon Legends Z-A is finally here, and the latest entry in the long-running franchise continues one tradition, which is giving early adopters a gift Pokémon. This time around, folks who pick up the title in the first few months can grab a free Ralts, but there's even more to it after that.

If you do pick up this Ralts, it is holding a Gardevoirite, so you can easily add Mega Gardevoir to your party. Having access to such a good Psychic and Fairy-type Pokémon from the beginning can affect the team you want to build. So, to help you grab these lovely freebies, we're explaining everything in this guide.

How to unlock Mystery Gift in Pokémon Legends Z-A

A menu shows the Mystery Gify option in Pokémon Legends Z-A
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You can unlock the Mystery Gift feature in Pokémon Legends Z-A simply by catching your first five Pokémon and unlocking Mable's Rewards. From here, you have access to online features like the Mystery Gift and Link Play.

How to get the Ralts Mystery Gift in Pokémon Legends Z-A

A menu shows the option to recieve the Ralts Mystery Gift in Pokémon Legends Z-A
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To get the Ralts Mystery Gift in Pokémon Legends Z-A, first unlock the Mystery Gift feature, then press X to open the menu, click Link Play, and then click Mystery Gift and select Connect To The Internet. From here, the game will scan for active Mystery Gifts, and Ralts holding a Gardevoirite will appear.

When does the Ralts Mystery Gift in Pokémon Legends Z-A end?

A screenshot shows the Mystery Gift scene that plays in Pokémon Legends Z-A
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The Ralts Mystery Gift is live in Pokémon Legends Z-A until February 28th, 2026. This gives players around four months after the launch of the game to snag this free bonus, so be sure you don't miss out.

Can Mystery Gift Ralts in Pokémon Legends Z-A be Shiny?

A menu shows the Pokémon Ralts and several other Pokémon in a party for Pokémon Legends Z-A
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No, the Ralts you receive through Mystery Gift in Pokémon Legends Z-A cannot be Shiny.

The post How to get Ralts and Gardevoirite Mystery Gift in Pokémon Legends Z-A appeared first on Destructoid.

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